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Ben Swenson

The small pondspice population in the Grafton Ponds preserve is one of only three known communities in Virginia. The others exist at Antioch Pines Natural Area Preserve, also managed by DCR, and on private land, both in Isle of Wight County.

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A plant in York County is on the brink of extinction. Scientists are trying to save it.

July 24, 2024 at 10:08 a.m.

The small pondspice population in the Grafton Ponds preserve is one of only three known communities in Virginia. The others exist at Antioch Pines Natural Area Preserve, also managed by...

The SBMA was founded last year as a conservative alternative to the Virginia School Boards Association.

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York County reverses course on conservative school board group

July 2, 2024 at 12:35 p.m.

The SBMA was founded last year as a conservative alternative to the Virginia School Boards Association.

And throughout the year, 8 Shires Coloniale Distillery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with special events and the re-release of an exclusive label steeped in local history.

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Wet your whistle with whiskey and wine this weekend in Williamsburg

June 26, 2024 at 9:09 a.m.

And throughout the year, 8 Shires Coloniale Distillery is celebrating its 10th anniversary with special events and the re-release of an exclusive label steeped in local history.

The cooling assistance program offers a one-time payment of up to $600 for eligible applicants.

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How to get cooling assistance in the Historic Triangle

June 28, 2024 at 1:12 p.m.

The cooling assistance program offers a one-time payment of up to $600 for eligible applicants.

York official said a school board advocacy and consulting group exhibited a “lack of moral and business integrity.”

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York County says it will no longer do business with conservative school board policy group

June 14, 2024 at 1:05 p.m.

York official said a school board advocacy and consulting group exhibited a “lack of moral and business integrity.”

Work has begun on an outdoor Fitness Court, a component of a nationwide initiative by the National Fitness Campaign.

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Free outdoor fitness area coming to Warhill Sports Complex in James City County

June 5, 2024 at 9:17 a.m.

Work has begun on an outdoor Fitness Court, a component of a nationwide initiative by the National Fitness Campaign.

On the Hill Gallery is closing its doors June 13, but is still looking for a new home.

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Still without a home, Yorktown art gallery prepares to close

June 5, 2024 at 11:06 a.m.

On the Hill Gallery is closing its doors June 13, but is still looking for a new home.

The York County School Board voted 3-2 to remove Lynda Fairman as the chair, ending a 5-month-long tenure that critics said was overly contentious and partisan.

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York County School Board removes chairwoman in surprise vote

May 31, 2024 at 10:27 a.m.

The York County School Board voted 3-2 to remove Lynda Fairman as the chair, ending a 5-month-long tenure that critics said was overly contentious and partisan.

Beale’s Beer has almost completed a brewpub on Route 17 in York County, but is looking for another craft brewer to come in.

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Brewery to rent out new location under construction in York County

May 27, 2024 at 2:29 p.m.

Beale’s Beer has almost completed a brewpub on Route 17 in York County, but is looking for another craft brewer to come in.

Also at the meeting, the 2024 York County School Division Teacher of the Year announced that she would not be returning to the division because of the school board.

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Some York County school board members say they still won’t go to rescheduled training

May 21, 2024 at 3:46 p.m.

Also at the meeting, the 2024 York County School Division Teacher of the Year announced that she would not be returning to the division because of the school board.

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